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Experiential learning can be incorporated into the classroom environment in many ways, using various methods. Experiences that are supported by reflection, critical analysis and synthesis allows the learners to provide feedback on their experience and to take control of their learning. Within the classroom, lab or tutorial, experiential learning can take place in laboratory experiences that involve student-initiated projects and experiments, participation in case studies, role-playing, simulations or debates, in circumstances that require students to reflect on what they have learned in these experiences.

Experiential learning creates an active learning environment by encouraging students to participate in the various activities, and ensures that the learners are able to gain a deeper understanding of the course material. Courses with an experential learning component also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with the community, other members of faculty and students to expand research projects and potentially inspire new ones.